DISCOUNT ACCESS CALLED VITAL TO RETAIL PHARMACY'S FUTURE

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Community retail pharmacy must gain equal access to pharmaceutical manufacturer discounts and maintain some control over the delivery of pharmaceuticals to compete in today's changing and competitive environment.That was the message presented by the leaders of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores at its annual Pharmacy Conference, held here Aug. 21 to 24 at Marriott's Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Community retail pharmacy must gain equal access to pharmaceutical manufacturer discounts and maintain some control over the delivery of pharmaceuticals to compete in today's changing and competitive environment.

That was the message presented by the leaders of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores at its annual Pharmacy Conference, held here Aug. 21 to 24 at Marriott's Orlando World Center. Delivering the message were NACDS Chairman Jack Futterman, who is als